Multi-Annual Study of Eriogaster catax (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae) Oviposition Strategy in Transylvania's Largest Population: Key Insights for Species Conservation and Local Land Management
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F60077344%3A_____%2F24%3A00600561" target="_blank" >RIV/60077344:_____/24:00600561 - isvavai.cz</a>
Alternative codes found
RIV/62156489:43410/24:43925804
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/10/794/pdf?version=1728978807" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/10/794/pdf?version=1728978807</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects15100794" target="_blank" >10.3390/insects15100794</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Multi-Annual Study of Eriogaster catax (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae) Oviposition Strategy in Transylvania's Largest Population: Key Insights for Species Conservation and Local Land Management
Original language description
This study provides new insights into the oviposition strategy of Eriogaster catax (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae), an endangered species of moth found in semi-natural habitats within agricultural landscapes. Protected under various European directives and listed as Data Deficient by the IUCN, E. catax inhabits warmer regions of the Western Palearctic. Despite noted geographic variations in its ecological preferences, few studies have statistically significant data on its ecology. Our six-year study, conducted within the largest known population of E. catax. in Romania, reveals critical data on its oviposition preferences, including the species' tendency to utilize Prunus spinosa L. and Crataegus monogyna Jacq. shrubs at an average height of 80.48 +/- 34.3 cm, with most nests placed within the 41-80 cm range and containing an average of 186 +/- 22 eggs. The study also addresses the species' vulnerability to human activities such as bush trimming, agricultural burning, and uncontrolled grazing, particularly due to its low oviposition height. These findings underscore the negative impact of overgrazing and burning practices, particularly when conducted on a large scale, on the conservation of E. catax. The detailed ecological requirements identified in this study are essential for developing effective conservation strategies and habitat management practices. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of local community involvement and public education in raising awareness about biodiversity and the conservation of endangered species.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
10619 - Biodiversity conservation
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2024
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Insects
ISSN
2075-4450
e-ISSN
2075-4450
Volume of the periodical
15
Issue of the periodical within the volume
10
Country of publishing house
CH - SWITZERLAND
Number of pages
22
Pages from-to
794
UT code for WoS article
001341953300001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85207637612